The Jam 'Going Underground' lesson (TG217)
Learn the Jam's 1980 call to arms
Pick up Total Guitar issue 217 (on sale 8 July to 4 August) for an exclusive interview with the modfather himself Paul Weller about the making of the song, not to mention a backing track, a guide to nailing the guitar tones and the scales and chord diagrams from the tune.
Part One: Intro/verse
Part Two: Connecting riff
Part Three: Pre-chorus
Part Four: Chorus
Part Five: Minor riff
Part Six: Solo lick
Part Seven: Key change chorus
Part Eight: Bridge
Part Nine: Outro
Composed by Paul John Weller.
Tutor / audio: Steve Allsworth
Videographer: Martin Holmes
In the mag:
Read it!
Every song has a story. Where possible we speak to the musicians and studio technicians to explore the inspiration, as well as the writing and recording processes behind your favourite songs.
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As well as a backing track, every song comes with easy-to-read illustrated settings for amps and effects. This enables you to not only play classic riffs, solos and tunes, but to replicate the tone, too.
Backing tracks!
Every song you learn in the magazine comes with a backing track on your CD, so you can play the guitar parts along with a full band. The CD is just that, a CD of music, so you can play it anywhere and easily transfer the songs to your PC or MP3 player.
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Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.